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Transition funds make positive returns in 2024

MSCI investor guide to antimicrobial resistance warns of widespread risk, issues call to action

A report by MSCI has found that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could have a global economic impact of up to $210 trillion by 2050, highlighting funding gaps for many of the companies involved in tackling the issue.

MSCI: 'Striking' rise of climate adaptation in utility green bonds

MSCI said there has been a "striking increase" in the prominence of climate adaptation projects in green bonds from the utility sector, as attention focuses on strengthening transmission assets to extreme weather.

Putting transition plans to the test: MSCI

Investors face a tough task scrutinising corporate transition plans - but an increasing number of tools promise to help. In the fifth article in a series, Michael Hurley examines MSCI's offering

MSCI developing transition plan assessment product

Data giant MSCI is developing a dedicated product to help investors assess the credibility of climate transition plans, Environmental Finance has learned.

Carbon credit supply 'running ahead of demand', says MSCI

The supply of carbon credits is "running ahead of demand", MSCI has said, but predicted the implementation of Article 6 and CORSIA will continue to drive the market forward.

Judging the credibility of transition plans, part two

Investors preparing for a wave of transition plan disclosures face a complicated task to determine 'what good looks like', Michael Hurley writes

Environmental Finance launches 2024 ESG Data Guide

Environmental Finance has launched this year's ESG Data Guide, featuring some of the industry's leading ESG data providers and most innovative solutions.

Moody's to close ESG Solutions business following MSCI tie-up

Moody's has confirmed that it will close its ESG Solutions business, as a result of its tie-up with MSCI.

Jurisdictional REDD+ credits to see growth, despite wider challenges, says EDF

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has predicted jurisdictional REDD+ credits will see price increases, as buyers become increasingly willing to "pay a premium" over conventional REDD+ credits.